Natural Resource Management

Program Description

Spokane Community College's Natural Resources program prepares students to work in one of three resource areas: forestry, parks and recreation, wildlife and fisheries.
The forestry option of the Natural Resources program is conditionally accredited by the Society of American Foresters.

Recognize and apply the various silvicultural systems and techniques used in ecosystem management.

Maintain and safely operate a chainsaw

Write technical reports and give presentations

Students are invited to compete with theLogger's Sports Team

The number of technical level jobs has increased in some areas
and remained steady in most others. Public pressure for environmental protection and
management has led agencies to undertake projects in all areas of the natural resources
that require qualified field technicians to complete.

Employers of graduates include federal agencies such as the U.S.
Forest Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the
Bureau of Indian Affairs, the U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service and the National
Park Service; state forestry, park and wildlife agencies; county and city agencies and
private forestry companies and contractors.